AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-ATPN

Stalled and hit the ground while attempting to go around from a bounced landing, Southend Airport, Essex, 11 February 2018.

Summary:

Gusty wind conditions were experienced by the pilot during his first flight with passengers, which was also his first flight since the issue of his Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). He attempted to go around from a bounced landing, but the aircraft stalled and fell to the ground; impacting on a grass area to the south of the runway.

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Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-ATPN 05-18

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Published 10 May 2018